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Registering for the SAT

Please do this on your laptop – it’s easier. Open an account on www.collegeboard.org Select a user name and password and keep a record of these in a safe place. First, you don’t have a fee waiver code. So ignore it. (The waiver is for USA based students from deprived backgrounds.) On the next pages, […]

The Options for English Language Requirements

The Essay is no longer being offered by the College Board. AUB’s Readiness for University Study in English (RUSE) is met with a minimum score of 530 on the SAT Evidence Based Reading and Writing. LAU requires a minimum score of 460 on the Digital Evidence Based Reading and Writing . Balamand University requires a […]

SAT Summer 2025 Digital Courses

We’re happy to announce that we’re again offering two in-person SAT courses during the summer vacation. Either: The first course: 16, 17, 18, 21, 22, 23, July 2025 from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm. Or: The second course: 4,5,6,7,8,9, August 2025 from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm. We will cover all question types in English […]

REGISTRATION DEADLINES FOR SAT 2025 2026

REGISTRATION DEADLINES Deadlines expire at 11:59 p.m. U.S. ET. Digital SAT Test Dates AUG 23, SEP13, OCT 4, NOV 8, DEC 6, 2025 International Registration Deadlines Aug 9, Sep 20, Oct 18, Nov 22 Digital SAT Test Dates MAR 14, MAY 2, JUN 6, 2026 International Registration Deadlines Feb 23, Apr 19, May 17

Undergraduate applications: The Common App and AUB

AUB has announced you can apply for admission on the Common App. What does this mean for you? If you’re applying to mainland USA universities, but think there is a possibility you might go to AUB, use the common app. If you’re sure you’re going to AUB, you can apply directly with the AUB online […]

Digital SAT

The digital test started in Lebanon in March 2023. It is more secure than the old paper and pencil test paper. Currently, if one test edition is compromised, it may mean canceling scores for whole groups. Going digital allows The College Board to give every student a unique test form, so it would be theoretically […]

Closure in accordance with government decision

As a consequence of the Corona Virus epidemic, please note the Hampshire Academy centre will stay closed until the government gives permission for educational institutes to reopen. For any enquiries please call us on 71793757 – we are always ready to help you. Stay safe – keep washing your hands.

TOEFL Changes

Good news for English-Language test candidates! Starting from August 1, 2019, all TOEFL iBT test takers will benefit from changes to the test format and score reporting, as well as easier registration. In brief, these changes are as follows: Superscoring has been introduced! As ETS explains: “The new MyBest™ scores feature will combine test takers’ best […]

Back to School

So you’ve packed away your beach bag, dusted down your school bag and you’re waiting outside on the street for the school bus to pick you up. It’s back to school time … A few thoughts though – work very hard in class, keep up your school average, find time for SAT practice, read Scientific […]

The SAT and Your Mind-set

You all know by now that the SAT is a stressful test – you’re under pressure to complete questions within the time allowed and without making any mistakes. The single most important thing during the test is to stay positive – don’t allow yourself to become tired or fed up. Stop thinking you want to […]